Saturday, July 27, 2013

Inspired by Italy


Italy, its culture, history and people are always a source of inspiration for fashion, home decor and beauty products. Party beads, home goods, to luxurious clothing, anyone can bring more la bella vita to their world. My personal favorite item is the hand painted Italian owl mug!
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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Italian Finds of the Week


If you are ever looking for that perfect Italian-themed gift or want to bring a little "la bella vita" to your life, check out Etsy! From vintage finds to custom phone cases, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of my favorite finds from the week. 

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Inspirational Italy

The central tenet of "la bella vita" or "la dolce vita" is appreciating life's simple pleasures. However, the world is a chaotic place and it is easy to lose sight of the good life. I came across this Federico Fellini quote a few months ago and see it as a reminder that everything - good, bad, carb-heavy - is what makes life beautiful. 

Enjoy!



Sunday, July 14, 2013

Latest Italian Finds

Looking to add a little Italian flair to your wardrobe or home decor? Check out Polyvore for inspiration! I put together my favorite finds from the website - there is something Italian for everyone at every price point. The website links back to pages where you can find these items. My personal favorites are the Pandora gondola charm, coasters, phone case and Azzurri scarf! 

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Red valentino
luisaviaroma.com


Iphone hard case
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Scarve
$21 - pierotucci.com




Bond No 9 Little Italy Candle
$115 - harrods.com









Local La Bella Vita: Davanti Enoteca

On a beautiful summer Sunday, what is more fun than exploring Chicago neighborhoods? Eating delicious food while doing so! Today I finally had the opportunity to try Davanti Enoteca on Taylor Street in Chicago. All I have to say is that it is absolutely delicious. Their brunch menu was the perfect combination of traditional brunch food and Italian cuisine - I am dying to go back for dinner already!

Kiddie corner from renowned Francesca's on Taylor, your tastebuds will have a field day at Davanti Enoteca. From marscapone polenta and meatballs to pizza, pasta and various meat dishes, there is something for everyone. The tapas style setup makes it a great place for groups to explore Italian cuisine and share menu items. 

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I definitely recommend the marscapone polenta and meatballs, pizza, and cacio e pepe. Honestly, everything there looked delicious! My two regrets are that I did not take food photos and that we were too full for dessert. 

For a more casual, yet authentic dining experience on Taylor Street, Davanti Enoteca is a wonderful choice!